HR 2583 · 103th Congress · Environmental Protection

California Ocean Protection Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-07-01· Sponsored by Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.(1993-08-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] California Ocean Protection Act of 1993 - Establishes a California Ocean Protection Zone consisting of: (1) the waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone that are outside waters of California; and (2) that portion of the Outer Continental Shelf underlying the waters. Bars Federal agencies from issuing leases or permits for: (1) mineral exploration, development, or production in the Zone; and (2) ocean incineration or harmful ocean dumping or for any onshore facility that facilitates incineration or dumping within the Zone. Prohibits mineral exploration, development, or production activities after an existing lease or permit terminates or becomes inactive or operations associated with such activities under regulations implementing the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act are suspended.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats